Comparing oral hygiene methods for patients with full-arch dental implants
Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Use of Glycine Powder and Angled Implant Brush in Oral Hygiene Maintenance in Patients Reinstated With Columbus Bridge ProtocolTM: a Factorial Randomized Study
NA · A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza · NCT05965076
This study is trying to find out which oral hygiene methods work best for people with full-arch dental implants to keep their mouths healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 74 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Torino) |
| Trial ID | NCT05965076 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of different oral hygiene procedures in patients who have undergone the Columbus Bridge ProtocolTM for full-arch dental implants. A total of at least 74 participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, receiving either standard or glycine-based professional oral hygiene treatments, and using either a standard or angled toothbrush for home care. The study will measure bacterial plaque presence on dental implants and dentures before and after treatment, with follow-up assessments conducted after three months to analyze the differences in plaque levels. This approach aims to identify the most effective oral hygiene practices for maintaining dental health in these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are in good systemic health and have had Columbus Bridge ProtocolTM reinstatement for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients with heavy smoking habits, autoimmune diseases, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved oral hygiene practices that enhance dental health for patients with full-arch implants.
How similar studies have performed: Currently, there are no scientific studies that have explored this specific combination of oral hygiene methods in this patient population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 18years * Good systemic health, with ASA classification \<= 2 * Columbus Bridge ProtocolTM reinstation from at least six months Exclusion Criteria: * Heavy smokers (\>= 10 cigarettes per day) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Autoimmune diseases with or without oral involvement * Biological complications on at least one of the dental implants * Perimplantits diagnosis, defined according to Lindhe et al's criteria \[5\] * Radicular bone \<4mm, evaluated by means of RX * Use of gingival overgrowth inducing drugs * Cognitive or motor impairments * Full-arch reinstations performed in other structures * Respiratory issues * Infective diseases
Where this trial is running
Torino
- S.C. Riabilitazione Orale Protesi Maxillo-Facciale e Implantologia Dentaria — Torino, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Armando Crupi, Dr.
- Email: armando.crupi@unito.it
- Phone: +39 0116331531
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Plaque, Dental, glycine, airflow, full-arch, angled toothbrush